This course is for students who want to work as a multi-skilled operative in the construction industry. As well as bricklaying, painting and decorating, and carpentry and joinery, there are also opportunities to become a site agent, contracts manager or self-employed contract operator. This course provides you with the practical skills you need in order to gain a working knowledge of construction trades, allowing you to build a successful career within the industry.
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Entry Criteria
Applicants should have completed a relevant Level 1 course or completed sufficient work experience. You will be assessed to demonstrate that you can cover the range of skills required.
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What will I study?
Maintenance Operations is made up of a framework which includes:
• Roof repairs – repair roof sheeting and cladding systems and understand how to repair and maintain built up bituminous roofing
• Plumbing repairs and replacement - understand methods for repairing and renewing plumbing components, sink and sanitary ware, rainwater systems and flashings
• Painting and decorating – learn the methods for hanging standard paper wallcoverings and learn how to prepare background surfaces for tiling, painting and decorating
• Carpentry repairs and replacement - understand working methods for carpentry repairs and be able to remove and repair timber work, fencing and ironmongery
• Brickwork repairs and replacement – understand methods for repairing and replacing damaged bricks
• Block paving - learn the skills required to block pave and be able to lay bricks and blocks
• Plastering patch and repairs – understand methods for repairing and renewing plastered surfaces and be able to remove and replace plastered surfaces
• Rain water drainage systems -
Future Prospects
Upon completion of this course, you will have a good foundation for future career opportunities and will be able to progress to a Level 2 qualification in a specific trade.
